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1. 20-Officers' Quarters Fort Des Moines20-Officers' Quarters Fort Des MoinesPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922View of road and sidewalks leading to the officers' quarters: large brick buildings with white trim, wrap-around porches, and four chimneys.
2. A River DriveA River DrivePOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922A dirt road winds out of sight through a lush natural setting of trees, shrubs and flowers
3. Administration building and band standAdministration building and band standPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Crowds gathered on benches around the Band Stand, with the American flag on top, at the fairgrounds; Administration Building in background.
4. Barracks–Fort Des MoinesBarracks–Fort Des MoinesPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Two views of the Fort Des Moines barracks. On top, they are seen from a distance, with small trees in the foreground; below, a closer view of the red brick buildings with numerous cannons placed on th
5. Bird's eye view of business districtBird's eye view of business districtPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Cityscape of downtown Des Moines showing various brick buildings, including one with a tower in the background. The street is mostly empty, with a few pedestrians and carriages.
6. Brinsmaid's Oriental roomBrinsmaid's Oriental roomPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922A shop with Oriental merchandise, including statues, paper lanterns, and exotic vases and bowls; there is a large, dark green folding screen which divides the room in half.
7. Buffalo in Greenwood ParkBuffalo in Greenwood ParkPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Three adult buffalo and two calves in Greenwood Park surrounded by trees
8. ColiseumColiseumPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922White brick building with large windows, seen from across the street. A horse and buggy wait by the building; a streetlamp and fire hydrant can be seen by the street.
9. Corral–Fort Des MoinesCorral–Fort Des MoinesPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922View of the corral, four red buildings with grazing horses.
10. Country club golf-linksCountry club golf-linksPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Two men playing golf while a gentleman in a suit and bowler, next to a tree, looks on. White two-story (club?) house in the background.
11. Court houseCourt housePOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922The Court House in downtown Des Moines, showing part of the clock tower and the roof. A glimpse of a restaurant in the foreground, and various buildings in the background, including one with a clock t
12. Des Moines RiverDes Moines RiverPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922View of train bridge over the Des Moines River with another in the distance.
13. Des Moines River showing Sixth Ave., bridge at nightDes Moines River showing Sixth Ave., bridge at nightPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Sixth Ave. Bridge over the Des Moines River with the moon shining through a cloudy night sky and trees in foreground.
14. Des Moines WaterworksDes Moines WaterworksPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Waterworks Park grounds and main building, with smokestack.
15. Des Moines, Ia.Des Moines, Ia.POSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Boy with blonde hair in Dutch style outfit with orange vest, red hat with a purple patch, and green kerchief with yellow spots. Above him a blue flag with "Des Moines, Ia." printed on it.
16. Drake UniversityDrake UniversityPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Trees losing their leaves in foreground, Drake University building with bell tower in background.
17. East Des Moines High SchoolEast Des Moines High SchoolPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922East Des Moines High School seen across front lawn, trees in foreground. Three-story building made of white stone with a large stone stairs leading to the entrance.
18. Eight church spires on down town churchesEight church spires on down town churchesPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922View of eight church spires on downtown churches in background; two red brick buildings in foreground, the left with various signs advertising laundry services and beer.
19. First Methodist ChurchFirst Methodist ChurchPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Front view of Methodist Church, four columns at the top of staircase, orange dome with cross on top.
20. Flower bedsFlower bedsPOSTCARDS--IOWA--DES MOINES--1906-1922Flowerbeds of different shapes and sizes surround a white building, small windmill, and silo.
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